Сумська обласна універсальна наукова бібліотека імені Н. К. Крупської, Public research library in Sumy, Ukraine.
The Sumy Regional Universal Scientific Library is a research library in Sumy with four floors housing books and academic materials. Its collection spans over 500,000 titles in various formats and languages, freely available to visitors.
The facility was founded in 1860 and was the first public library in Sumy. It survived World War II, though its collection suffered significant damage and many works were lost.
The library hosts a Canadian-Ukrainian center that promotes cultural exchange between both nations through shared resources. You can find materials reflecting perspectives from North America and Ukraine in the same space.
The library is open on weekdays and offers a digital catalog for searching materials. The website helps you plan your visit in advance and locate the materials you need.
The library features specialized information resource centers and European departments offering access to international materials. These sections reflect a commitment to global knowledge beyond its local collections.
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